Welcome to today’s live coverage of what’s sure to be a thrilling Munster semi-final clash between Tipperary and Limerick from a wet and blustery Cork.
Here’s how the sides are named to start:
Tipperary
1. Brian Hogan (Lorrha-Dorrha)
2. Cathal Barrett (Holycross-Ballycahill)
3. Barry Heffernan (Nenagh Éire Óg)
4. Seán O’Brien (Newport)
5. Ronan Maher (Thurles Sarsfields)
6. Brendan Maher (Borris-Ileigh)
7. Padraic Maher (Thurles Sarsfields)
8. Noel McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney)
9. Alan Flynn (Kiladangan)
10. Mark Kehoe (Kilsheelan-Kilcash)
11. Jason Forde (Silvermines)
12. Niall O’Meara (Kilruane MacDonaghs)
13. John McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney)
14. Séamus Callanan (Drom-Inch)
15. Jake Morris (Nenagh Éire Óg)
Limerick
1. Nicky Quaid (Effin)
2. Sean Finn (Bruff)
3. Dan Morrissey (Ahane)
4. Barry Nash (South Liberties)
5. Diarmaid Byrnes (Patrickswell)
6. Declan Hannon (Adare)
7. Darragh O’Donovan (Doon)
8. Cian Lynch (Patrickswell)
9. William O’Donoghue (Na Piarsaigh)
10. Gearoid Hegarty (St. Patrick’s)
11. Kyle Hayes (Kildimo/Pallaskenry)
12. Tom Morrissey (Ahane)
13. Graeme Mulcahy (Kilmallock)
14. Aaron Gillane (Patrickswell)
15. Peter Casey (Na Piarsaigh)
Who do you fancy to win today’s game?
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The conditions in Pairc Ui Chaoimh are going to make things very difficult this afternoon.
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— Fintan O'Toole (@fotoole13) November 1, 2020
It’s 14 months since Tipperary were crowned All-Ireland champions and they arrive into their first championship game since as underdogs.
Limerick prevailed against the Premier in last year’s Munster final only to be caught out by Kilkenny in the All-Ireland semi-final. The Treaty looked impressive against Clare last weekend. One thing is for sure, both these sides will still be around come the business end.
The wind is howling and the rain is pouring down as the players complete the final part of their warm-ups. This weather is a throwback to the 2014 All-Ireland semi-final between Limerick and Kilkenny that was played in monsoon conditions.
The national anthem is finished and the game is underway.
Tipperary 0-0 Limerick 0-1
1 min – Some positional changes for Limerick: Kyle Hayes is playing at left half back, Cian Lynch at centre-forward and Darragh O’Donovan to midfield.
Tipp won the toss and they’re playing against the breeze in the first-half. Diarmuid Byrne’s free from long range gives Limerick the lead.
Tipperary 0-0 Limerick 0-2
2min – Gearoid Hegarty clips over after he was picked out by Declan Hannon.
Tipperary 0-1 Limerick 0-2
4 mins – Jason Forde slots over a free to open Tipp’s account after Noel McGrath was fouled.
Tipperary 0-1 Limerick 0-4
6 mins – Tom Morrissey pulls off a finish from a tight angle. Then Will O’Donoghue’s second ever championship point arrives for Limerick.
Tipperary 0-1 Limerick 0-5
6 mins – Morrissey slots over another score and it’s been some start by Limerick.
Tipperary 0-1 Limerick 0-6
7 mins – Remember it’s Limerick who have the wind. Aaron Gillane converts a free.
Tipperary 0-2 Limerick 0-6
9 mins – Noel McGrath has a score given after a consolation between the umpires.
Tipperary 0-4 Limerick 0-6
14 mins – Excellent free from Jason Forde against the wind from midfield. Then he adds another from close range.
Tipperary 0-4 Limerick 0-8
14 mins – Gearoid Hegarty loses his marker and holds his composure to slot over the bar.
Tipperary 0-4 Limerick 0-9
17 mins – Will O’Donoghue gets his second point, this one from downtown.
GOAL! Jake Morris grabs a first-half goal for Tipperary against Limerick.
GOAL! Aaron Gillane kicks into the net for Limerick in response.
Tipperary 1-5 Limerick 1-10
20 mins – Graeme Mulcahy wins a free and Ronan Maher is booked. Gillane taps over a free to extend the Limerick lead to five.
Tipperary 1-6 Limerick 1-10
22 mins – Forde with a free for Tipp. So after Jake Morris hit the net, Limerick attacked and Gillane pickpocketed the ball from Ronan Maher and kicked low into the net.
Tipperary 1-7 Limerick 1-12
25 mins – A fifth free from Jason Forde sails between the posts.
Tipperary 1-8 Limerick 1-12
25 mins – Brendan Maher drives forward and scores a vital point for Tipperary. Meanwhile, Tom Morrissey has gone down after a collision with a team-mate but he appears to be okay.
Two goals within 40 seconds as Jake Morris and Aaron Gillane score for Tipperary and Limerick respectively.
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Tipperary 1-8 Limerick 1-14
31mins – Lynch doubles his money with his second score after a run forward. He is performing well at centre-forward.
Tipperary 1-8 Limerick 1-16
34 mins – Diarmuid Byrnes drives over an effort from distance and the Peter Casey adds his first of the match.
Tipperary 1-8 Limerick 1-17
35 mins – Brilliant score by Mulcahy to leave Tipp trailing by nine at the interval. They’ll have the wind to come.
Half-time: Tipperary 1-8 Limerick 1-17
Tipperary 1-9 Limerick 1-17
36 mins – William O’Donoghue is booked and Forde fires over the free. The lead is down to eight.
Tipperary 1-10 Limerick 1-17
38 mins – Niall O’Meara scores Tipp’s second and they’re back within seven. Can they force their way back into this?
Tipperary 1-11 Limerick 1-17
41 mins – Forde adds another free.
Tipperary 1-11 Limerick 1-18
44 mins – Gillane converts a close range free for Limerick’s first score of the half.
PENALTY! Hegarty is fouled by Cathal Barrett in the square.
GOAL! Aaron Gillane buries a penalty for Limerick.
Tipperary 1-11 Limerick 2-19
48 mins – Gillane adds a point from play to bring his tally to 2-5. He finished his penalty low past Brian Hogan and now Tipperary have a mountain to climb.
Some action from the game so far.
Tipperary 1-13 Limerick 2-19
52 mins – Padraic Maher has been replaced by former county footballer John Meagher of Loughmore Castleiney. Jason Forde adds another free. We’re now at the first-half water break.
John McGrath has the ball in the net but Noel McGrath appeared to lift the ball off the ground before he gave the handpass to his brother. The referee is consulting with his officials.
GOAL! John McGrath pulls a goal back for Tipperary against Limerick.
Tipperary 2-14 Limerick 2-19
56 mins – Flynn reduces the gap to five for Tipperary. With 14 minutes left, they’re still in this game.
Tipperary 1-13 Limerick 2-20
58 mins – Massive score from David Reidy, who only came in for Tom Morrissey moments earlier.
Tipperary 2-14 Limerick 2-21
59 mins – Seamus Flanagan, another Limerick sub, slots over a score with his first touch. Limerick’s bench has had the desired effect so far.
John ‘Bubbles’ O’Dwyer enters the fray, replacing Jake Morris.
Tipperary 2-16 Limerick 2-22
59 mins – Dan McCormack wins a free that allows Forde eat into Limerick’s lead.
Tipperary 2-16 Limerick 2-23
66 mins – Pat Ryan becomes the third Limerick substitute to score. They’re seven ahead now.
Tipperary 2-17 Limerick 2-23
72 mins – There’s six between them after Forde puts over a free.
GOAL! Seamus Flanagan finishes a beauty into the top corner for Limerick.
Full-time: Tipperary 2-17 Limerick 3-23
Limerick are into the Munster final once again while Tipperary must go the qualifier route. Thanks for joining us.
